Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinical Update of Safety and Efficacy

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

E-ISSN: 1875-6417|12|4|403-413

ISSN: 1573-3998

Source: Current Diabetes Reviews, Vol.12, Iss.4, 2016-10, pp. : 403-413

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Abstract

Introduction: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasinglybeing used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, but consideration of benefits and potentialadverse events is required. This review examines the state of glycemic control, weight loss, bloodpressure, and tolerability, as well as the current debate about the safety of GLP-1 RAs, including riskof pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid cancer.lt;/pgt

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